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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S801 AYSMOT history

S801 AYS is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 107,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

S801 AYS silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,318 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S801 AYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S801 AYS was last recorded at 107,318 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,316 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,318 miles
  • 2025 – 105,544 miles
  • 2024 – 103,067 miles
  • 2023 – 99,020 miles
  • 2022 – 97,966 miles
  • 2021 – 96,663 miles
  • 2019 – 90,676 miles
  • 2018 – 82,895 miles
  • 2017 – 82,894 miles
  • 2016 – 82,892 miles
  • 2015 – 82,799 miles
  • 2014 – 82,673 miles
  • 2013 – 82,633 miles
  • 2012 – 82,526 miles
  • 2011 – 81,956 miles
  • 2010 – 73,175 miles
  • 2009 – 65,170 miles
  • 2008 – 60,002 miles
  • 2007 – 52,603 miles
  • 2006 – 47,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,318 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderside slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,318 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,318 miles
    Test number
    534793062292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside slightly corroded

  2. Fail107,316 miles (+1,772)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,316 miles
    Test number
    631886743815
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside slightly corroded

  3. Pass105,544 miles (+2,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    105,544 miles
    Test number
    735319790158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass103,067 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,067 miles
    Test number
    949900994047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail103,067 miles (+4,047)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,067 miles
    Test number
    561974847069
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,020 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,020 miles
    Test number
    986161739880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill corroded

  7. Fail99,003 miles (+1,037)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,003 miles
    Test number
    903012408470
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill corroded

  8. Pass97,966 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,966 miles
    Test number
    302330746334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail97,959 miles (+1,296)2 dangerous7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,959 miles
    Test number
    721587629728
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass96,663 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,663 miles
    Test number
    855542516304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,605 miles (+5,929)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,605 miles
    Test number
    475996001872
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass90,676 miles (+7,781)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,676 miles
    Test number
    271945127518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,895 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,895 miles
    Test number
    349788912348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,894 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,894 miles
    Test number
    241157999601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,892 miles (+93)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,892 miles
    Test number
    134789806024
    • AdvisoryEmissions only just passed test

  16. Pass82,799 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,799 miles
    Test number
    947632255164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,673 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    82,673 miles
    Test number
    839140274138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,633 miles (+107)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,633 miles
    Test number
    468853103147
    • NoteDamage to o/s mirror head

  19. Pass82,526 miles (+570)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,526 miles
    Test number
    438658782018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,956 miles (+8,781)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    81,956 miles
    Test number
    509871611189
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll discs slightly corroded/pitted
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  21. Pass73,175 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,175 miles
    Test number
    813544180046
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEmissions just o k
    • NoteFront brake sensor wire not fitted
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 3 mm and wearing low on edge

  22. Fail73,175 miles (+8,005)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,175 miles
    Test number
    133913680431
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEmissions just o k
    • NoteFronr number plate cracked
    • NoteFront brake worning wire not fitted
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 3 mm and wearing low on edge

  23. Fail65,170 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,170 miles
    Test number
    230041869009
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEmission slow to work
    • NoteExhaust rattles
    • NoteFront brake worning wire not fitted

  24. Pass65,170 miles (+5,168)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,170 miles
    Test number
    251621969041
    • NoteEmission slow to work
    • NoteExhaust rattles
    • NoteFront brake worning wire not fitted

  25. Pass60,002 miles (+7,399)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,002 miles
    Test number
    391451198034
    • NoteCrack in front number plate
    • NoteN/s/front brake slighty binding

  26. Pass52,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,603 miles
    Test number
    212323107155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,603 miles (+5,154)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,603 miles
    Test number
    551172807198
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  28. Pass47,449 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,449 miles
    Test number
    224850906114
    • NoteVery slight leak to n/s/f shock absorber

Questions about S801 AYS

Does S801 AYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S801 AYS is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S801 AYS?
The MOT on S801 AYS is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S801 AYS done?
S801 AYS was recorded at 107,318 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,997 miles a year.
Has S801 AYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S801 AYS has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S801 AYS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S801 AYS find?
S801 AYS passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald; underside slightly corroded.

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